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2. Remove the flange lock nut and carriage bolt securing the
front deck wheel and spacer to the deck. Remove the wheel
and carriage bolt. Refer to Figure 5-6.
Spacer
Carriage Bolt
Flange Lock Nut
Deck Wheel
Figure 5-6
3. Determine which index hole will give the deck wheel a ⁄”
to ⁄” clearance with the ground.
4. Insert the carriage bolt through the appropriate index hole
in the deck wheel bracket, through the spacer, the deck
wheel and out the other side of the bracket.
5. Note the index hole of the just adjusted wheel, and adjust the
other deck wheel to the same height as instructed in step 3.
Parking Brake Handle
The parking brake handle should engage with moderate force.
The brake cable should not require adjustment, but if necessary
proceed as follows:
NOTE: There is a cable for each of the transmissions, be sure to
adjust both cables.
1. Locate the brake cable housing nuts on the outside of the
frame and to the inside of the rear tires. See Figure 5-7.
Figure 5-7
2. Adjust the cable housing nuts one full turn and check
parking capacity. Repeat if parking brake does not hold.
See Figure 5-7.
Brake Shoes
The brake shoes can be adjusted as the shoes wear. To adjust the
brake shoes proceed as follows:
NOTE: If the brakes need replaced, please see your Cub Cadet
Service Dealer.
1. There is an access hole on the lower inside of the backing
plate inside the rear tires. Locate this hole and remove the
rubber plug to access the adjusting star on the brake shoes.
See Figure 5-8.
Backing Plate
Rubber Plug
&
Access Hole
Figure 5-8
2. Using a drum brake adjusting tool, or a standard screw driver,
rotate the adjusting star inward toward the axle to to expand
the shoes. Expand the shoes until there is slight contact with
the brake drums. See Figure 5-9.
Expand
Contract
Adjusting Star
Figure 5-9
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